Congressman Thompson Announces Federal Funding for Recreational Park Projects in Duck Hill and Carrollton

BOLTON, MS – Today, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced two grant awards from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) through the Land and Water Conservation Fund for recreational development projects in Mississippi's Second Congressional District. The funding, administered through the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, will support major park improvements in the Town of Duck Hill and Carroll County.

The Town of Duck Hill has been awarded $97,500 through NPS, with a total project cost of $195,000, for the Binford Park Playground Renovation. The project will demolish the existing playground and surface, replacing them with modern playground equipment and new safety surfaces. Work is expected to be completed by July 28, 2028.

Carroll County has been awarded an NPS Grant in the amount of $126,391 to enhance the Carroll County Recreation Park in Carrollton. The project will include the construction of a pavilion with restrooms, the installation of new playground equipment, and the addition of basketball courts. Completion is also expected by July 28, 2028.